1st Shift Production Lead- Medina
Objective / Purpose
The primary purpose of the Production Team Leader is to conduct all duties of Production Operator while assisting the Production Supervisor with training and general direction of the Production department.
Areas of Responsibility / Tasks
Performance must reflect appropriate level of expertise and achievement of the desired results for the items listed below.
General
Assist with allocation of workforce to ensure daily tasks are achieved.
Update the production schedule with applicable details of change and completion.
Print and evaluate work orders for accuracy and completion.
Assist with work order troubleshooting.
Load and unload bulk trucks.
Read, adjust, and calculate silo levels.
Feeds product to conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices, and unloads packaged product.
Cleans, assembles, and fills boxes/gaylords, supersacks, and samples.
Inspects filled container to ensure that product is packaged according to specifications.
Generate labels using provided software and label systems.
Accurately and legibly fill out warehouse tally sheets, samples, label requests, and row charts.
Utilize handheld scanning devices during warehouse optimization and verification activities.
Verify staged and completed product for accuracy physically and systematically.
Operate tow motor and scissor lift safely and efficiently.
Maintain a clean work space; Daily general cleaning of production work areas.
Assist with performing physical inventory.
Other duties as assigned by the Production Leadership.
Safety & Environmental Compliance
Record, retain, and or dispose of product according to facility Operation Clean Sweep compliance.
Maintain a safe working environment; Observe all OSHA and Company safety policies.
Communication
Keep leadership abreast of significant issues or developments that impact quality, safety, health, or environmental.
Training
Assist with training/cross-training new and existing employees; Assist with conducting monthly training records.
Quality
Correct and record discrepancies with paperwork.
Identify contaminations by visual inspections.
Generate and identify records of risk and opportunity.
Assist with the internal audit program.
Assist with controlled document review and revision.
Repack & Blending
Operate rail pumps, blenders, silos and packaging line.
Follow packaging and/or blending instructions to properly complete a pack out/blend.
Assist with weekly and month end packaging supplies inventory.
Bulk
Load and unload bulk trucks and railcars using portable transload equipment.
Operate equipment such as articulating boom lifts and other fall arrest systems.
Operate truck scale software.
Interact with tanker drivers and conduct bulk tanker inspections.
Maintain accurate records for inbound and outbound bulk shipments.
Assist with conducting daily railyard inventory.
Review orders and prepare department to fulfill all requirements.
Pulverizing
Perform product testing to confirm product specifications.
Evaluate, adjust, and calculate silo levels using the Vega system.
Operates and adjusts pulverizing and utility silo equipment.
Maintain record of spare machine parts and maintenance performed.
Record machine rates and volume consumed/produced.
Clean out filter receivers and empty vacuum pump barrels.
Minimum Qualifications / Education / Certifications
Education:
High school diploma preferred or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 3 years forklift experience.
Demonstrates ability to lead by example by consistently meeting department expectations.
Ability to maintain machinery necessary to perform a specialized task.
Ability to operate hand tools and mechanical equipment.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Order processing systems; Microsoft Excel, and Word.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
See attached addendum for all physical requirements.
The ADA requires that employers identify essential job functions. An essential function of a position is critical in evaluating the qualifications and abilities of an applicant. This checklist is to be used to identify the physical effort required in performing the essential duties of this job.
PHYSICAL EFFORT
ESSENTIAL
RARE
OCCASIONAL
FREQUENT
CONSTANT
Y/N
0-30%
30-60%
60-90%
90-100%
Hand Movement
Repetitive Motions
Y
X
Grasping
Y
X
Holding
Y
X
Finger Dexterity
Y
X
Reading
Y
X
Writing
Y
X
Eye-hand coordination
Y
X
Vision
Color Distinction
Y
X
Preparing/Analyzing Figures
Y
X
Visual inspection
Y
X
Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye
Y
X
Hearing
Y
X
Talking
Y
X
Standing
Y
X
Sitting
Y
X
Walking
Y
X
Lifting
0-30 lbs.
Y
X
30-60 lbs.
Y
X
60-85 lbs.
Y
X
85 plus lbs. (with assistance)
Y
X
PHYSICAL EFFORT (Cont’d)
ESSENTIAL
RARE
OCCASIONAL
FREQUENT
CONSTANT
Y/N
0-30%
30-60%
60-90%
90-100%
Pushing/Pulling
0-30 lbs.
Y
X
30-60 lbs.
Y
X
60-90 lbs.
Y
X
90 plus lbs.
Y
X
Climbing
Stairs
Y
X
Ladders
0-20 feet
Y
X
21-50 feet
Y
X
51-75 feet
Y
X
75+ feet
Y
X
Bending
Y
X
Squatting
Y
X
Crawling
Y
X
Reaching
Y
X
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus
X
WORK ENVIRONMENT
ESSENTIAL
RARE
OCCASIONAL
FREQUENT
CONSTANT
Y/N
0-30%
30-60%
60-90%
90-100%
Driving
Car/Truck
Y
X
Standard/Automatic
Y
X
Tow Motor / Forklift
Y
X
Location
Air Vents
N
Roof
N
Silos
Y
X
Rail Cars
Y
X
Bulk Tanker
Y
X
Equipment/Machines
Y
Heights
Roofs
0-20 feet
N
21-50 feet
N
51-75 feet
N
75+ feet
N
Ladders
0-20 feet
Y
X
21-50 feet
Y
X
51-75 feet
Y
X
75+ feet
Y
X
Silos
0-20 feet
Y
X
21-50 feet
N
51-75 feet
Y
X
75+ feet
Y
X
WORK ENVIRONMENT (Cont’d)
ESSENTIAL
RARE
OCCASIONAL
FREQUENT
CONSTANT
Y/N
0-30%
30-60%
60-90%
90-100%
Rail Car
15 feet
Y
X
Step Stools
Y
X
Extreme temperatures
Inside
Y
X
Outside
Y
X
Ventilation Conditions
Dust
Y
X
Fumes
Y
X
Chemicals
Y
X
Gases
Y
X
Exposure to potential Hazardous Conditions
Chemical Spills
Y
X
Gas Leaks
Y
X
Acidic Harsh or Oily Substances
Y
X
Noise Exposure
Very Quiet Conditions
N
Quiet Conditions
Y
X
Moderate Noise Conditions
Y
X
Loud Noise Conditions
Y
X
Very Loud Noise Conditions
Y
X
Electrical Hazards
Y
X
Exposed to
Moving mechanical parts
Y
X
Outside weather conditions
Y
X
Ground surfaces
Concrete
Y
X
Gravel
Y
X
This job description is not an exhaustive list of areas of responsibility or tasks that an incumbent in this position may be asked to perform. All Employees are required to deliver the desired results intended for their role, at the designated level of knowledge, skill, and ability commensurate with their job title and level within the organization.